ParanoidAndroid
Well-Known Member
As the title states, I am getting an off flavor from the first pour from the tap, if it hasn't been used in a while (say 12+ hours). After I take a small sample out, then pour a full glass, the beer tastes fine. But I'd rather not waste a sample every time to get a good beer.
I'm running a 6 tap keezer with 10 foot beer lines consisting of the EJ Beverage 3/16" Ultra Barrier Microbial product. Taps are the old perlick 525.
Some things I've considered:
-CO2 is coming out of solution in the beer line giving a flat/oxidized taste. Once that is removed, then the proper co2/temp combo beer from the keg comes out.
-Large temp swings from the bottom of the keezer to the top where the beer is dispersed, leading to the warming of the beer at higher levels. Maybe a fan to help this?
-Beer lines aren't balanced properly. Again 10 feet of 3/16" for each tap at ~12 psi.
-Thicker wall beer lines would help keep the beer colder longer with the increased OD.
-Older style Perlicks are giving me problems, maybe replace to the new 630? Haven't had any major leaks. Drips after pours more than I like though.
-Better insulation in the keezer collar (8 inch wood)
Any insight?
The beer carbonation is fine.
Beer Line:
https://www.morebeer.com/products/ultra-barrier-antimicrobial-pvc-free-tubing-316-foot.html
I'm running a 6 tap keezer with 10 foot beer lines consisting of the EJ Beverage 3/16" Ultra Barrier Microbial product. Taps are the old perlick 525.
Some things I've considered:
-CO2 is coming out of solution in the beer line giving a flat/oxidized taste. Once that is removed, then the proper co2/temp combo beer from the keg comes out.
-Large temp swings from the bottom of the keezer to the top where the beer is dispersed, leading to the warming of the beer at higher levels. Maybe a fan to help this?
-Beer lines aren't balanced properly. Again 10 feet of 3/16" for each tap at ~12 psi.
-Thicker wall beer lines would help keep the beer colder longer with the increased OD.
-Older style Perlicks are giving me problems, maybe replace to the new 630? Haven't had any major leaks. Drips after pours more than I like though.
-Better insulation in the keezer collar (8 inch wood)
Any insight?
The beer carbonation is fine.
Beer Line:
https://www.morebeer.com/products/ultra-barrier-antimicrobial-pvc-free-tubing-316-foot.html